To a query if Pakistan's acquisition of submarines fitted with AIP system from China was a threat to India, he said, "The submarines have capabilities. But we have system in place and operation in place which we can look after that."

India's Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba, received a guard of honour at INS Shikra in Mumbai. The naval chief later addressed a press conference. Lanba has succeeded Admiral R.K.Dhowan who retired on May 31 this year.